WL-3552 User’s Manual
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing WL-3552 PCMCIA Wireless LAN Adaptor. This device is an IEEE
802.11b Wireless PCMCIA Adapter. It can operate in either Ad-Hoc mode (Point to
Point/Point to Multipoint without Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (Point to Point/Point to
Multipoint with Access Point). It operates in 2.4GHz unlicensed ISM band in the home or
office environment.
WL-3552 provided with a built-in dipole antenna and is connected to PC PCMCIA slot. Thus, it
is capable of being placed practically anywhere on or around your computer to get better
signal quality and longer connection distance.
The WL-3552 is compatible with Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000 and XP. It supports 64-bit and
128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption for securing wireless network connection.
Its data rate support 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps. With its auto-fallback function, the data rate can
be move to lower speed if signal quality is not good enough.
The WL-3552 provides full mobility and seamless roaming feature for mobile users to keep
network connection across access points. Its range of coverage is up to 350 feet indoor and
1100 feet outdoors.
1.1 Features
2.4GHz ISM band, unlicensed operation
Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling
Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b compliant
Up to 11Mbps data rate with CSMA/CA
Utilize Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology to provide robust,
interference-resistant solution in a multi-user environment
Working range up to 350 feet indoor and 1100 feet outdoor
Support Ad-Hoc / Infrastructure mode
Roaming capability to provide mobile computing for mobile worker to access network
resources anywhere in the field
Seamless integration with IEEE 802.3 LAN through WAP-1960 or other IEEE 802.11b
compliant Access Point
Supports most popular operating systems including Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
1.2 Applications
1.2.1 Infrastructure
The WL-3552 provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated
wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of WL-3552 PC
users and an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each WL-3552 PC in a